WW1 British 'Dayfield Body Shield' Armour
A very good set of WW1 privately purchased ‘Dayfield Body Shield’ Armour.
These small breast defences were produced for private sale by The Whitfield Manufacturing Company of London, at 21/- for the single model and 52/6 for the double as I have here.
Sewn inside their khaki drill covering were four steel panels (front and ack) joined by flexible strips, and they were sold as 'abs... read more
1650.00 GBP
WW2 British Army ' Compass , Magnetic Marching '
In bakelite & in good condition. read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 German 'Stirnpanzer' Brow Plate
A rare opportunity to own a fabulous piece of Great War trench armour this being the helmet brow plate or 'Stirnpanzer' as it was known then by its official title.
Produced from 1916 onwards ( The same time as the M16 helmet ) it was designed as a form of armoured , frontal protection shield that could be fitted onto the front of the German steel helmet for wear by troops during trench... read more
Early WW2 Issue British '08 Pattern Cartridge Pouches - 1940 Dated ( BEF )
A rare pair of '08 pattern cartridge pouches both made by MECo ( Mills Equipment Company ) & dated 1940. These are far rarer than their WW1 dated counterparts & are only really on a par with the hard to find 1914 dated examples.
As Great Britain committed to war in 1939 a shortage of uniforms & equipment had to be overcome as Britains army started to massively expand again. Not enough ... read more
WW2 British KD Shorts
An Indian produced pair of KD shorts with all original metal buttons still remaining.
Waist an approx 32inches. read more
95.00 GBP
WW2 British Despatch Riders Helmet 1943
British army Despatch Riders helmet in original green paint & in excellent condition. Size 7 & 1942 dated. read more
WW2 British '22 Pattern Tunic 1941
The forerunner of the '37 pattern battledress & based on the earlier '02 pattern these were still being worn by British troops in the early days of WW2 ( Military Police & other support arms ) .
Overall good condition with a couple of pin prick holes in places. P coded WD inspection stamp for the year 1941. Label intact but illegible. read more
120.00 GBP
WW2 British 'Tactical Notes' Manual Oct 1940
October 1940 manual on Infantry tactics , Speed In the Attack, Clearing A Village or Wood , Road Blocks , Night Patrols plus more. read more
WW2 British Military Training Pamphlet 1943 - MINES
Part 1 With its Amendments in a seperate pamphlet ( As shown ) containing information , drawings on diferent German/enemy mines . read more
22.00 GBP
WW1 Imperial German Messtin - Matching Maker
Green enamel messtin of the WW1 German army complete with carrying handle .
Marked Silesia '18 to lid & Silesia '17 to body it is in very good condition with only minimal chips to its green finish. read more
175.00 GBP